Request Interceptor

Intercept Requests and add custom rules to modify request/response headers, block/redirect requests, modify query params.

Request Interceptor - Chrome Extension for HTTP Rule Building

Request Interceptor is a Chrome extension designed to give control over HTTP requests. It allows the creation of custom rules to modify, redirect or block HTTP requests, throttle responses, and other dynamic adjustments. Useful for developers and those looking to maximize internet usage, this tool offers an easy way to optimize response times, manage request and response HTTP headers, and manipulate HTTP query parameters on-the-go.

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By: Vinay Kaparthi

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.07

(58)

Version: 1.6.0 (Last updated: 2023-10-23)

Creation date: 2020-06-01

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

tabs
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
http://*/*
https://*/*
storage
unlimitedStorage

Size: 1.98M

Email: vi*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 8,301 ▲ 117

Other rankings

#713 in Developer Tools ▲ 4 #5 in request keyword 7 #36 in modify keyword 28 ▲ 1 #72 in response keyword 8 ▼ 4

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Request Interceptor (v1.5.0)

3.79

(14) 873

Request Interceptor (v1.2.0)

4.80

(4) 1,385+

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

This extension helps in building rules(conditions) which when met will help in

redirect/block http requests
throttle response of static resources
add/modify/delete request/response http headers
add/modify/delete http query parameters

User reviews

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Pros

Easy to use
Works as intended for adding headers to requests
Impressive tool with good functionality
Best and easiest plugin to redirect requests

Cons

Does not work on newly created tabs without a manual refresh
Interface could be improved
Lacks the ability to modify response body
Requires a static URL for redirection, limiting dynamic URL modifications
Some rules do not seem to work at all

Most mentioned

Does not work
Lacks certain features
Easy to use
Works as intended
Minor bugs related to activation on new tabs

User reviews

The tool is impressive; however, there's a minor bug: when you click on a link from a different page, such as GitHub, it doesn't activate automatically. You need to refresh the page manually to add the custom headers. maybe it just doesn't work on newly created TAB, but I'm not sure